MEMBERSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS

Open year-round, the Arboretum offers exciting benefits for the whole family, including free admission for children age 12 and under when accompanied by an adult member. All membership fees are 100% tax deductible. Questions? Call the Membership Office at 612-301-1257or email member@umn.edu.

Reciprocal gardens admission in the U.S. Access a free directory of participating gardens on the American Horticultural Society's website or Click Here.

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Subscription to Arboretum magazine, delivered bi-monthly

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Bi-Weekly Email

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Free gardening and plant advice from the Yard & Garden Desk on weekends in the Oswald Visitor Center

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Discounts on Arboretum travel tours. Join an Arboretum-sponsored trip to gardens in the U.S. and around the world.

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10% Discount on Gift Store and AppleHouse purchases.

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Double Discount Days in the Gift Store

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10% Discount on room rentals

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Restaurant coupons for free beverage and seasonal special.

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One 2 for 1 coupon on the Trumpet Creeper Tram Tour

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Reduced member price for classes PLUS a special $5 off selected class coupon

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Invitation to special member events, including Spotlight Series for informal gatherings that provide behind-the-scenes look at the Arboretum and its programs.

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Listing in the Annual Report

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EZ PASS Lane admission

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CARE CENTER MEMBERSHIPS

COST: $250

Join or Renew your today! Your Care Center membership gives you the opportunity to enjoy the Arboretum all year round! Special Care Center Tours have been added to the spring/summer line-up. This 30 minute highlight tour is designed especially for those with a love for nature but may have limited mobility. Each tour guide will work with any specic needs of the group to ensure everyone has a great time!

Care Center tours are scheduled the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of June, July, August and September.

Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Oswald Visitor Center.

Please enjoy all of the benefits of your Care Center Membership:

1 care center lanyard (admits one van vehicle); bring lanyard with you and show at gatehouse for admission)

Complimentary magazine

Recognition in the Arboretum’s annual report

10% off personal memberships for all your employees*

Show your appreciation to all staff by giving them a discount on their own Arboretum membership and encouraging them to decompress with a power-walk after work, gardening class or relaxed weekend outing with family and friends.

Contact 612-301-1257 for details or to Join or Renew your Care Center Membership!

Generous, tax deductible contributions like yours allow the Arboretum to maintain excellence in the gardens, add to the broad scope of displays possible on our 1,200+ acre site, conduct valuable research, and provide educational programs for all ages.

PLANT SOCIETIES/ORGANIZATIONS AND GARDEN CLUB MEMBERSHIPS

COST: $125

An annual Garden Club/Plant Society Membership to the MN Landscape Arboretum demonstrates your essential support for the Arboretum and offers numerous benefits to your organization and its members. We value your contribution, and wish to offer value in return.

BENEFITS YOU RECEIVE BY BECOMING

Free Admission Options

Membership Lanyard: The club may choose to receive a membership lanyard allowing admission for up to 6 guests arriving at the same time free of charge, year-round. The name of the club will appear on the member lanyard; present the lanyard at the gate for admission.

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Gate Passes: The club may elect instead to receive 20 admission passes to be used as the club/society wishes. The passes, valued at $12 each, are single-use, good for one free gate admission/one visit each.

Magazine

The contact person/officer receives the bi-monthly Arboretum magazine with important information to share with your members about upcoming events, classes and programs.

Room Rentals

Member organizations receive one free rental of a Snyder Building classroom per year for club/society meeting purposes. Additional rentals are offered at a 15% discounted rate. Gate admission fee is waived for all club/society members attending these meetings. Contact the Arboretum’s Reservations office (612) 301-7600 to make arrangements.

Discounted Memberships for Your Members

Clubs/Societies are requested to provide a current roster of its members.

Each of your members are eligible for a special 10% discount on the three basic Arboretum membership levels –Solo,Duo, and Duo + 2, as long as your group maintains its Club/Society membership.